A river is 55 m wide. There is a current flowing at a velocity of 1.9 m/s [E]. You try and swim across the river going due North, you typically swim at a speed of 1.3 m/s in still water. Once you reach the other side, how far downstream would the current have pushed you, in metres? State at least 3 digits in your answer.

A river is 55 m wide. There is a current flowing at a velocity of 1.9 m/s [E]. You try and swim across the river going due North, you typically swim at a speed of 1.3 m/s in still water. Once you reach the other side, how far downstream would the current have pushed you, in metres? State at least 3 digits in your answer.

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